Lamma Island

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Lamma Iceland (Chinese南丫岛, Pinyin Nan Ya dǎo, also Po Liu Chau ) is the third largest island in Hong Kong and part of the Islands District of Hong Kong.

It is located in the southwest of Hong Kong with 6000 inhabitants in an area of 13.55 km ². There are regular ferry services from Yung Shue Wan and according to Sok Kwu Wan and.

In contrast to Hong Kong and Kowloon Iceland, this island is quiet and peaceful and relatively unspoilt. It is forbidden to build buildings higher than three storeys. The island is largely free of traffic; Cars exist only as fire engines, emergency services and municipal vehicles.

The land and property prices are very low compared to Hong Kong. Here you will find many young people as well as a group of artists.

Excavations from the 1970s show a human settlement since 3800-3000 BC.

Yung Shue Wan in the northern part is the most populated area of ​​the island. A few decades ago when this was the center for the manufacture of plastics. The manufacturing facilities are now catering etc. by, traders been replaced. The area is now popular among young people and expatriates.

In the south of the island there is a nesting beach of the endangered green turtle.

Traditional festivals

The Tin Hau Temple are typical religious sites in the coastal areas of Hong Kong. It is believed, Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea and of fishermen that makes for good weather and full nets. There are two Tin Hau Temple on the island, one each in Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan (both built 1826 ).

The Tin Hau Festival ( the 23rd day of the 3rd month in the lunar calendar ) is celebrated by the fishermen in Lamma.

Places on Lamma Iceland

  • Yung Shue Wan
  • Mo Wan fact
  • Tung O
  • Yung Shue Ha
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